Stray Kids, Global Top Artists, Successfully Concludes Rio de Janeiro Concert with 55,000 Fans

Global Top Artist Stray Kids Concludes Rio de Janeiro Concert to the Cheers of 55,000 Fans

On April 6, 2025, Stray Kids, established as a global top artist, successfully concluded their Rio de Janeiro concert as part of their Stray Kids World Tour ‘dominATE’. Held at Estádio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro on April 1 (local time), the concert was filled with the cheers of 55,000 attendees. This was their first solo concert in Rio since their debut, once again demonstrating K-pop's global influence. As a concert expert, I will analyze the highlights and significance of this Rio de Janeiro concert in detail.

Table of Contents

Overview of Stray Kids' Rio de Janeiro Concert
Concert Setlist and Stage Highlights
The Passion of 55,000 Attendees and the STAY Fandom
Scale and Significance of the dominATE World Tour
K-pop's Global Influence and Stray Kids
Conclusion: Anticipating the Next Journey

Overview of Stray Kids' Rio de Janeiro Concert

Stray Kids held their Rio de Janeiro concert at the iconic Estádio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on April 1, 2025. This was part of the group's third world tour, the ‘dominATE tour’, and garnered significant attention as their first solo concert in Rio since their debut. According to local media, 55,000 people filled the stadium, demonstrating the fervent love of Stray Kids' South American fandom (STAY).

Concert Setlist and Stage Highlights

The concert opened with "MOUNTAINS," a track from their mini-album ‘ATE’. This was followed by a parade of their hit songs, including "SoRi-KoN", "Back Door", "Chk Chk Boom", "God’s Menu", "TOP", and "MANIAC", along with other beloved b-side tracks. The performance, combining Stray Kids’ unique powerful energy and rich band sounds, thrilled the audience. The 360-degree fireworks display at the end of the concert was particularly spectacular, illuminating the night sky.

The Passion of 55,000 Attendees and the STAY Fandom

This concert showcased the dedication of the STAY fandom. The 55,000 attendees shared a deep connection with Stray Kids through group singing and flash events throughout the performance. After the concert, the members expressed their gratitude, saying that "seven years of their journey was to meet their fans" and that "the sight from the stage during the flash event was truly beautiful." This demonstrates a strong bond between the group and their fans, going beyond their status as global top artists.

Scale and Significance of the dominATE World Tour

The dominATE tour is Stray Kids' largest-ever world tour, with plans for 55 concerts across 34 countries worldwide. Starting with the Rio de Janeiro concert, it will continue through São Paulo on April 5-6, and then onto large stadiums in Latin America, North America, Japan, and Europe until the end of July. Aiming for a total audience of 2.2 million, this tour has the potential to set a new record for the largest audience attendance for a single K-pop tour. This 2025 Stray Kids tour will be a catalyst for expanding their global influence even further.

K-pop's Global Influence and Stray Kids

Stray Kids are setting a new standard for K-pop world tours and are recognized as global top artists. Their Rio de Janeiro concert demonstrated the K-pop craze in the South American market, and the enthusiastic response from local fans shows that Stray Kids have become cultural icons beyond simply being idols. This will be recorded as a significant milestone in the global expansion of K-pop.

Conclusion: Anticipating the Next Journey

Stray Kids' Rio de Janeiro concert concluded successfully to the cheers of 55,000 fans, marking the successful start of the dominATE tour. We look forward to the remaining performances and the moving experiences Stray Kids will provide, and the stories they will create together with the STAY fandom. Keep an eye on Stray Kids in 2025!